Job Description

We are seeking a capable Senior Consultant – Commercial Management (P3) to support commercial, contract management, and cost management activities across UK&I Transport & Infrastructure projects.

The role is focused on delivery and execution, enabling project teams in contract administration, change control, cost tracking, and commercial reporting while ensuring compliance with UK standards.

The position works closely with PMO, Project Managers, and senior commercial leads, providing direct support to the Principal Consultant – Commercial Management, ensuring high-quality, timely, and data-driven commercial delivery across projects

Responsibilities

Project Commercial Delivery
Support the project management team in all aspects of contract administration.
Assist in:

Change control (pricing, tracking, and forecasting)
Compensation events, variations, and claims support
Cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting

Contribute to preparation of:

Cost estimates and budgets
CVRs, financial reports, and cashflow updates
Procurement documentation and tender support

Contract Administration & Controls
Manage and maintain contractual registers:

Early Warning Notices (EWN)
General Communications (GC)
Compensation Events (CE)

Track contractual timelines and highlight upcoming deadlines.
Support drafting of contractual communications and notifications.
Assist in ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, including mobilisation processes.
Cost, Risk & Commercial Support
Support cost control and financial monitoring across project lifecycle.
Assist in the maintenance of commercial risk registers.
Support identification and tracking of risks, opportunities, and entitlements.
Assist with claims, including inflation and commercial adjustments.
Provide support in resolving client commercial issues such as withheld or disallowed costs.
PMO Integration & Coordination
Work with PMO and Project Controls teams to align commercial data with programme and delivery.
Ensure change impacts are reflected in schedules and cost forecasts.
Support coordination of dashboards, trackers, and commercial reporting outputs.
Governance & Compliance
Support adherence to defined commercial processes, templates, and standards.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality in commercial outputs.
Participate in QA/QC reviews and ensure documentation completeness.
Digital Tools & Reporting
Use tools such as:

Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables)
Power BI (supporting dashboard reporting)

Support maintenance of structured commercial trackers and registers.
Contribute to data-driven reporting and improved visibility.
Exposure to CostX / 2D–5D measurement / BIM workflows is desirable and encouraged.
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with Project Managers, PMO teams, Principal Consultant - Commercial Management and commercial leads.
Support communication between GCC and UK teams.
Provide timely and accurate commercial inputs to support project delivery.

Essential

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
6 - 10 years of QS / Cost Management / Commercial experience, including UK project exposure.
Experience working in a professional services / infrastructure / engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of:

NEC, JCT contracts
NRM, CESMM measurement standards
RIBA Stage 0–4 cost planning

Experience in:

Change control and contract administration
Cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Maintaining contract registers and commercial documentation

Exposure to working with international teams or projects.
Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Tools & Technology

CostX (advanced – 2D/3D/5D)
Advanced MS Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables)
Power BI (dashboarding and reporting)
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word)
Exposure to BIM/5D workflows and digital cost management systems

Desirable

Professional membership and Professional Qualification (e.g., RICS, APM)
Experience in Rail, Roads, Civils, Water or Infrastructure projects
Exposure to ERP systems and structured cost databases

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

Maximize collaboration.
Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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